Evacuations orders downgraded to warnings for areas near Tule River

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. — The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is downgrading some of its evacuation orders to warnings Saturday night.

According to the sheriff’s office, water levels are dropping in the Tule River below the Schafer Dam at Lake Success.

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These changes impact homes, businesses, and structures on both sides of the river from Richard L. Schafer Dam at Lake Success in Porterville, to the east side of Road 284.

The Evacuation Warning included the following areas: Schafer Dam, west on Avenue 146, to Road 284, south on Road 284 to the south side of the Tule River, from the south side of the Tule River to the Schafer Dam, and north along Schafer Dam to Avenue 146.

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As a reminder to the public, stay away from waterways and floodwaters and be prepared to leave in case things worsen.

Check out the county’s website here for all the latest developments.